The GAAP team is comprised of bold solution seekers, close to the farm, working to understand producer's needs.
President & CEO
Jeremy Lang
Jeremy is an experienced corporate leader, entrepreneur, innovator, and sustainability advocate with over 25 years of experience building impactful businesses that leave the world better than we found it.
As the founder of Open Mind Developments (OMD) and Pela, and co-founder of Lomi, Jeremy has pioneered groundbreaking products including the world’s first compostable phone case and a revolutionary smart waste appliance. These ventures have collectively sold millions of products, preventing plastic waste and food scraps from entering landfills and saving GHG emissions.
Jeremy is a USask Alumni (B.S.A. 2000) and a passionate advocate for sustainability, innovation, and category creation. He is recognized for his ability to identify market gaps, develop transformative solutions and scale businesses to leadership positions.
Ag-West Bio was one of the first early supporters of OMD and Pela, and he is grateful for their support and for the opportunity to now help other entrepreneurs achieve their goals and create businesses that make a lasting, positive impact.
When he’s not building the next big idea, Jeremy enjoys playing hockey, snowboarding, spending time in nature, travelling and creating beautiful memories with his family.
Lab and Facilities Manager
Martin Wilding
Martin grew up in Bloemfontein South Africa which is very much like Saskatoon just not as cold! He emigrated with his wife and two boys from South Africa in April 2022.
His career focused on research and development in various agricultural sectors. Starting from wine making at Stellenbosch University where he helped to develop better yeasts for wine cellars, then moving on to making mycorrhiza products to improve plant growth. This introduced him to the fascinating world of soil health and all the microbes involved. The next step was to focus on composting and how to turn agricultural waste into good quality compost.
Molecular technology allowed him to verify the high diversity of microbes in composts and how it affected soil health. This adds up to almost 20 years of R&D experience in various laboratories
Marketing &
Communications Manager
Grayson Berting
Grayson is a third generation grain and cattle farmer on her family farm Ravenworth Cattle in Middle Lake, Saskatchewan.
She acquired her B.Comm in Management and Marketing in 2019. She is a director on the Sask Young Ag board, a graduate of the NextGen Mentorship Program through Canadian Western Agribition and was a 4-H member for 16 years.
Scientific Liaison and Programs Coordinator
Alejandra Castillo Toro
Office Assistant
Ola Aina
Alejandra is a Columbian industrial microbiology professional. She will soon graduate from the University of Saskatchewan with a Master of Science in Health Sciences.
During her training as a microbiologist, Alejandra learned about the diverse properties of microbes and their potential applications in process improvement and new product development. This experience fueled her passion for scientific research. Early in her career, Alejandra was encouraged to join a research laboratory and lead an undergraduate research group on the biodegradation of plastic pollutants. She also had the opportunity to author and co-author scientific articles.
Olamide Aina started her career as an experienced banking professional from Nigeria with a background in BSc Economics for over 4 years. Her interest in financial management led to a Masters degree in Finance from Coventry University in UK. She has worked in diversified roles where she has been responsible for analyzing cash flow, providing detailed financial reports and budget preparation. When she’s not working on figures, Ola loves to travel with family to new places and enjoy all that nature has to offer.